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At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that everyone severely affected by mental illness deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life — and having meaningful employment can be a crucial part of that journey.
We’re looking for an IPS Employment Specialist to join our East Kent IPS Service covering Thanet, Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh, Canterbury, Dover, Deal and Ashford. You’ll work one‑to‑one with people who want to find or return to paid employment, helping them identify their goals, build confidence, and secure roles that align with their skills and aspirations.
This is a Part Time (21 Hours) role with a salary of £14726.95 pro rata.
This is a rewarding, dynamic role where no two days are the same. You’ll work in the community, meet people where they are, and build strong relationships with employers and local partners to open real opportunities within the hidden labour market.
What you’ll do
As an Employment Specialist, you will:
- Work alongside individuals to understand their employment goals and create personalised vocational plans.
- Support people to find and keep paid work that reflects their strengths, interests and ambitions.
- Build and maintain relationships with employers, identifying opportunities and advocating for reasonable adjustments where needed.
- Provide in‑work support to help individuals thrive in their roles.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the IPS team and local services to ensure consistent, recovery‑focused support.
- Promote the value of employment in mental health recovery across your allocated East Kent area.
- Maintain effective records, manage referrals, and contribute to the smooth running of the service.
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience supporting people into employment or helping others overcome barriers to work.
- Understands mental health challenges and has experience in social care, support services or community-based roles.
- Can build positive relationships with a wide range of people, including employers, colleagues and service users.
- Is empathetic, proactive and comfortable working independently across a dispersed geography.
- Is organised, flexible and able to respond calmly to unexpected challenges.
- Has strong awareness of risk management, safeguarding and confidentiality.
- Holds — or is working towards — a Level 3 qualification relevant to care, community mental health or social support (or equivalent experience).
Experience delivering community projects, facilitating training, or developing workshops is desirable but not essential.
Why join us?
Joining Rethink Mental Illness means becoming part of a charity that believes in people’s potential. You’ll receive:
- Regular supervision and access to learning and development
- Supportive, values-driven colleagues
- Opportunities to shape services and empower individuals
- The chance to make a direct, life‑changing impact
Ready to make a difference?
If you’re passionate about supporting people with mental health challenges to achieve their employment goals, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help create a better future for people living with mental illness in East Kent.
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Key details
- Contract: 1-year fixed-term, with potential to extend. 3-month probationary period.
- Hours: 16 hours per week. Candidates must be available Weds 9.00-12.00 and Thurs 15.30–18.30 most weeks, to support project activities. Remaining hours can be worked flexibly by agreement.
- Location: Office and venues in Tower Hamlets, with some home working
- Salary: £29,500 per annum pro rata (0.4 FTE, 2 days per week)
- Start date: From 1 August 2026 (negotiable)
- Line manager: Project & Operations Officer
- Requirements: DBS check. You must already have the right to live and work in the UK.
Who we are
Globe Community Project is a dynamic and growing charity in the heart of East London. Our mission is to transform loneliness into connection among isolated people and under-served groups in Tower Hamlets. Connection is important to us in everything we do.
About the role
We are seeking an organised, dynamic and people-focused Volunteer Coordinator to lead volunteering across both our programmes. This role will supporting and coordinate volunteers across
- Touching Safe Ground – supporting women and children seeking sanctuary.
- Well Old – supporting older people experiencing loneliness and isolation.
You will support our established volunteer team within Touching Safe Ground, and develop volunteering opportunities within Well Old. This role is responsible for recruiting, coordinating, supporting and developing a diverse team of volunteers who make our sessions and activities possible.
You will help ensure that volunteers have a positive, rewarding and meaningful experience, while enabling Globe Community Project to deliver high-quality support to participants. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships and using their great admin skills to create opportunities for others, helping volunteers develop their skills, confidence and sense of belonging.
What you’ll do
- Coordinate volunteer availability for both of our projects, including weekly Touching Safe Ground sessions.
- Recruit new volunteers through social media, volunteering websites, local university liaison and community outreach.
- Act as the first point of contact for volunteering enquiries, manage applications, conduct interviews, and manage references and onboarding requirements
- Build and maintain effective partnerships and referral pathways with organisations, universities and community groups, including including universities, faith organisations and community groups across East London.
- Ensure all volunteers complete appropriate DBS checks, Volunteer Agreements and any other required safeguarding processes.
- Deliver volunteer inductions and provide practical training, supporting the learning, development and wellbeing of volunteers, and identifying any further training needs as they arise.
- Network and conduct desk research to identify wellbeing, learning and CPD opportunities for volunteers, particularly those with lived experience of migration or seeking sanctuary.
- Administer volunteer travel expenses and maintain accurate records on shared systems.
- Attend sessions regularly alongside volunteers to build relationships, provide support and understand their experiences.
- Maintain regular communication with volunteers and respond promptly to questions and concerns.
- Organise volunteer thank-you events and other opportunities to recognise and celebrate their contributions.
- Monitor and report on volunteer numbers, recruitment, retention, successes and challenges.
- Attend relevant staff meetings as required.
- Report safeguarding concerns immediately and follow organisational safeguarding procedures.
What we’re looking for
Essential:
- Demonstrable experience coordinating, managing or supporting volunteers, interns or staff.
- Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Experience recruiting, onboarding or coordinating volunteers, interns or staff.
- Confidence in working with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Confident using email, spreadsheets and maintaining accurate records.
- Commitment to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and adults, protecting confidentiality and personal data.
- Warm, inclusive and supportive, committed to helping others succeed.
- Commitment to the values and mission of Globe Community Project.
Desirable:
- Experience working within the charity, community or voluntary sector.
- Experience supporting refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, older adults on low incomes, or other marginalised communities.
- Knowledge of volunteer management best practice.
- Experience of using CRM systems.
- Experience organising events, training or community activities.
- Speaks a community language.
- Experience using social media or digital platforms for recruitment and engagement.
Equal Opportunities
Globe Community Project is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of migration and seeking sanctuary.
What we offer
- Salary £29,500 per annum (full-time equivalent). This role is 2 days per week (16 hours, 0.4 FTE), giving an actual salary of £11,800 per annum.
- 30 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays, pro-rata, increasing after 5 years’ service.
- 10% employer pension contribution through our NEST scheme.
- Employee health insurance following successful completion of probation period.
- Hybrid working with some home working.
- A supportive, diverse and mission-driven team.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
We are a Buddhist-inspired charity working to benefit the local community, while putting our values into practice.


Date posted: 12 June 2026
Salary: Up to £81,869 plus excellent benefits
Contract type: Permanent, full time or part time
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week. All staff are required to work in person for a minimum of two days per week, in line with our hybrid working policy. The post-holder may be required to undertake some work outside normal working hours.
About the Health Foundation
Health is our most precious asset. Good health enables us to live happy, fulfilling lives, fuels our prosperity and helps build a stronger society. Yet good health remains out of reach for too many people in the UK, and health and care services are struggling to provide access to timely, high-quality care.
The Health Foundation is an independent charitable organisation with a mission to build a healthier UK. We work to achieve this by generating high quality research and analysis; developing practical solutions to the biggest problems in health and health services; engaging, convening and building coalitions to build understanding, inform debate and drive action; and developing the long-term capability needed to transform health and care.
Our values
We expect everyone who works with us to be committed to our values and to share our commitment to becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation. Our values are impact, evidence, integrity, and collaboration. You can read more about them in our five-year strategy. We also expect everyone to share our commitment to becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation and to help deliver our EDI strategy.
About the role
This role is one of three Senior Analytical Manager roles in the Analysis and Modelling team. You will work closely with the other Senior Analytical Managers, and other senior staff across the Foundation. You will be responsible for leading a team of four analysts, developing and maintaining our modelling and simulation capability, and ensuring that the team deliver modelling and simulation products to thematic programme teams to agreed timescales and quality.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring that your team are well led and motivated, share learning across projects, and receive appropriate learning and development opportunities.
- Overseeing the development of simulation models, forecasting tools, and predictive analytics to explore future scenarios in health system performance and population health.
- Ensuring modelling approaches are transparent, high-quality, robust, and appropriate for informing policy and service design.
- Working with other Senior Analytical Managers, Deputy Directors and Director to develop an impactful, rigorous and respected programme of innovative work that is aligned with our Strategy and will deliver impact to our Thematic Programmes.
- Collaborating with colleagues across the Foundation to embed modelling and simulation into our thematic programmes to demonstrate solutions for health and health and social care
How to apply
Our priority is to find the right individual for each opportunity. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and invite you to find out more.
If you would like to apply, please submit your CV, and a supporting statement that answers the following application questions:
- Why would you be well suited to this role? What skills, knowledge and experience would you bring to it? (max. 300 words)
- How would you go about developing a work programme that aligns with the overall strategic priorities of the organisation and achieves impact, especially when setting up a new modelling and simulation function? How would you balance competing demands and ensure you can meet stakeholder needs? Please include relevant examples from your experience where possible. (max. 400 words)
- Please describe how you would work as part of a wider analytical team to build modelling and simulation capability, ensure appropriate approaches and work collaboratively on projects. Please include relevant examples from your experience where possible. (max. 300 words)
Our commitment to equality, inclusion and diversity
We are committed to an inclusive hiring process, where every candidate has the chance to showcase their unique skills and experience in an accessible and supported environment, to ensure that we can make the best appointment for each opportunity on merit.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage those from underrepresented groups in this field to apply to us.
We have identified three key areas to improving diversity. Our aim to achieve a more balanced representation across our organisation, with a particular focus on increasing the number of women in leadership, enhancing the representation of people from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds and welcoming more people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we strongly encourage applications from these groups.
Apply to join our team and let's work towards building a more diverse and inclusive workplace together.
If you require any support through this process, please contact us. Help us work together to make the recruitment process and potential future employment more accessible and enjoyable for you.
Closing date: Sunday 28th June 2026, 23.59
Interview date: Thursday 9th July 2026, in-person
Role purpose
Southampton Hospitals Charity is looking for an organised and motivated Supporter Care Assistant to join our team. We are committed to excellent stewardship, so every supporter feels valued and confident that their gift is making a difference.
As the first point of contact for many of our donors, you will play an important part in delivering a consistently high standard of customer service.
In this role, you will look after our supporter care inbox, responding to a wide range of enquiries, from questions about donations to more sensitive concerns, with empathy, care and efficiency. You will also help to process incoming post, making sure donors receive the right thanks and acknowledgement for their support.
Working across our different income streams, you will help us deliver thoughtful, well-planned stewardship. You will use our CRM, to keep records accurate, up to date and compliant, ensuring preferences are recorded and that every supporter is looked after appropriately.
You will bring strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and experience of providing excellent customer support. If you are passionate about fundraising and the impact a charity can make, we would love to hear from you. This role is an important part of delivering our ambitious strategy to grow our income, reach and impact.
Main Responsibilities
Supporter care and administration
- Manage the supporter care inbox, responding to enquiries, feedback and complaints in a timely, professional and compassionate way.
- Process donations and supporter information accurately, following agreed procedures and ensuring acknowledgements are issued promptly.
- Maintain high-quality supporter records on the CRM, capturing key details and preferences and ensuring data is accurate and up to date.
- Support stewardship activity by preparing and sending thank-you communications and helping to deliver supporter journeys across in memory and legacy income streams.
- Process and thank donations received via post, sign posting to colleagues using our CRM when appropriate.
- Lead on the processing and thanking of campaign income as a result of our fundraising appeals and campaigns.
- Work closely with colleagues to resolve queries and continuously improve the supporter experience, identifying themes and suggesting practical improvements.
Supporter communications and relationship building
- Provide friendly, clear and consistent communication with supporters by email, telephone and post.
- Handle sensitive conversations with care, including bereavement-related enquiries and in-memory giving, signposting to colleagues where needed.
- Supporting the IMO and Legacy Manager to identify and fulfil key touch points in the supporters’ journey to enable donations and assist in providing communications as the need arises.
Teamwork and collaboration
- Work closely with colleagues across the charity to share information, resolve queries and ensure supporters receive a joined-up experience.
- Contribute to a positive, supportive team culture by being approachable, dependable and willing to help where needed.
Supporter care compliance
- Support the accurate input and maintenance of supporter data, ensuring records are updated promptly and consistently.
- Follow data protection and fundraising compliance requirements, including recording consent and communication preferences.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
- Experience in a customer service or supporter care role, responding to a range of enquiries with professionalism and empathy.
- Experience of processing and recording information accurately, following agreed procedures and meeting deadlines.
- A strong understanding of what excellent stewardship looks like, with a focus on supporter satisfaction and retention.
- Confidence using IT systems, including Outlook, Word and Excel, and experience of working with a CRM or database (or the willingness to learn).
- An awareness of data protection and confidentiality, and the importance of recording consent and preferences accurately.
Skills, abilities, and behaviours
- A friendly, approachable communication style, with strong written and verbal skills.
- Confidence handling a variety of conversations, including sensitive or emotional enquiries, while staying calm and professional.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to getting things right first time.
- Able to prioritise and organise a busy workload, adapting to changing demands.
- Comfortable working independently, while also enjoying being part of a supportive team.
- A positive, solutions-focused approach and a genuine desire to help supporters have the best possible experience.
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Innovation Strategy Manager you will lead in helping Battersea learn, experiment and develop new solutions to drive forward our strategic priorities, keeping us relevant, future-focused and generating ever greater impact.
All work is delivered through creativity, collaboration within and outside of Battersea and a deep understanding of our target audiences, balancing ambition and pragmatism.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact us. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date:
17th June 2026, 11.59pm
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s):
First Round (online): w/c 29th June 2026 (TBC)
Second Round (in-person): to be confirmed
For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Regional Service Manager (1 x FTE)
Change Lives. Fight Harm. Join Our Team.
Are you ready to tackle one of today's most hidden public health crises?
The South East Gambling Harms Partnership—a strategic collaboration across eight regional Citizens Advice offices (East Berkshire, West Berkshire, Reading, Wokingham and Basingstoke, Rushmore, Tadley and Hart)—has secured dedicated funding through the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID). We are launching a pioneering initiative across Berkshire and North Hampshire to identify, prevent, and reduce the devastating impacts of gambling harms.
We are recruiting for 8 roles to build this brand-new, regional project team. Roles based in Berkshire will be employed by Citizens Advice Wokingham and roles based in North Hampshire will be employed by Citizens Advice Hart :
Available Roles
Regional Service Manager (1 x FTE)
● Salary: £38,682 – £46,580 + 10% employers pension contribution
● The Role: The strategic architect of the project. You will lead the team, build partnerships with NHS and local authority commissioners, and embed gambling harm prevention into regional health strategies.
Core Details
● Hours: 37.5 hours per week
● Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2028 (Flexible working available)
● Location: Hybrid working with regular regional travel across Berkshire and North Hampshire.
Why Join Us?
You will sit at the intersection of Public Health and Economic Resilience. At Citizens Advice, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer an inclusive, learning-focused culture that deeply values a healthy work-life balance. We highly value diversity and actively encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of the issues we address.
Ready to Apply?
Please download the full application pack for your chosen role via the Citizens Advice Wokingham Website or apply directly through the Charity Jobs portal.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location: Any of our King's Trust offices - Flexible working with a minimum of 2 days in the office.
Interviews: w/c 22nd of June
Step into a role where your storytelling can change lives. As our Senior Media Relations Manager, you’ll lead high-impact national media campaigns, shape compelling narratives, and elevate the voice of a charity committed to ending youth unemployment. From headline-grabbing partnerships to powerful real-life stories, you’ll bring our mission to life! You’ll be reaching new audiences, inspiring support, and helping more young people unlock their potential.
You’ll be at the heart of a fast-paced communications function, building strong relationships with journalists, stakeholders and ambassadors, spotting opportunities in the news agenda, and guiding sensitive media responses with sound judgement. Alongside leading major projects, you’ll mentor a talented team, champion collaboration across the organisation, and ensure every story is told with integrity, impact and a safeguarding-first approach.
We’re looking for a confident, strategic media professional with exceptional writing skills, sharp instincts, and a passion for purpose-led communications. If you thrive under pressure, influence at senior levels, and are driven to make a tangible difference for young people, this is your opportunity to make your mark in a role that truly matters.
Join us and play a key role in helping young people build the confidence and skills they need to succeed. Apply now to be part of something that makes a real difference.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Senior Media Relations Managers?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Senior Media Relations Managers!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for an organised, kind and resilient Support Worker to join our Learning disabilities service in Hertfordshire.
£28,808.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
The service is staffed 24/7 and this post-holder will be required to cover an average of at least one sleep-in per week (pro rata).
Rota pattern, covering early and late shifts, 7 days per week. Also sleep-in duties.
What you'll do:
- If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. This includes delivering personal and physical care as appropriate;
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation;
- Participate in support planning and risk management, of named customers, as directed by the service management;
- Ensure the safety and security of the customers and the premises whilst on shift;
- Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support that enables maximum external engagement;
- Report any observations relating to customers welfare
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is respectful and sensitive in style of communication
- Non-judgemental outlook
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector
- Ability to complete written records of support to customers
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and able to input information clearly and in good English
- Ability to communicate with colleagues, customers, family members and partner agencies, as required
Desirable:
- Experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities and Autism
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults in a residential setting.
- Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures and how to raise a concern
- Experience of co-producing support plans and individual risk assessments with vulnerable adults.
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see our website for full job description
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You’ll carry out key administrative tasks, growing the support and development function of the Charity. This is an exciting opportunity to help Cambridge City Foodbank realise its vision of ending the need for foodbanks, through an ambitious strategy operating through networks of affordable food clubs, foodbank welcome centres, holistic support projects, and campaigning to change current systems which contribute to food insecurity.
Your tasks will include stewardship communications with individual donors and creating assets for community supporters to generate food and financial resources. You will assist the securing of income from grant giving trusts and foundations, and will undertake key executive assistant duties on behalf of the Development Director and CEO.
Main Duties:
● Develop strong individual donor relations through regular stewardship communications and powerful fundraising appeals, alongside establishing the associated data and systems;
● Create community development assets, which enables community groups to engage with and provide resources for the Charity, such as for charitable fundraising / food donation events.
● Together with the Development Director and CEO, secure income from, and maintain relations with grant giving trusts and foundations.
● Together with the Development Director and CEO, develop a team of volunteers who can support the work of the Charity’s development function.
● Support the Development Director and CEO, in their communication with supporters and corporate partners, to build good relations, gain and maintain corporate partner support.
● Liaise with colleagues across the Trussell Trust network; sharing best practice and participating in learning opportunities, to further the work of Cambridge City Foodbank.
● Other administrative activities may be requested from time to time by the CEO and Development Director, consistent with the needs of the Charity and role of Executive Assistant.
Personal Specification:
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
● Strong administrative experience, highly organised, and able to effectively juggle multiple administrative tasks at the same time!
● Competent in the use of Zoom/Teams and MS Office software. Training will be provided to upskill in the use of Canva, Mailchimp, donor databases and social media (such as LinkedIn and Instagram).
● Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship management skills, you will inspire and motivate existing and prospective supporters, providing excellent stewardship and crafting compelling donor updates, applications and appeals.
NB. Experience of charitable fundraising is not essential when demonstrating the strong transferable skills above. Training will be provided.
Behaviours and competencies:
● Friendly, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality.
● Able to demonstrate empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially-excluded backgrounds.
● Be committed to the vision, respect the ethos and uphold the values of Cambridge City Foodbank and Trussell Trust.
Our Vision, Ethos & Values:
Our Vision is to end the need for UK food banks. Each day we meet the need for emergency and affordable food, and tackle the causes of poverty, by harnessing the power of the community. We are an independent local charity and member of the Trussell Trust network.
We value dignity, justice, compassion, community and impact, in all that we do. We serve local people regardless of background, inspired by our Christian ethos and values.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity actively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
In 2026: our team of over 200 volunteers, will provide 250,000 meals to people across Cambridge through our network of Foodbank Welcome Centres and Fairbite Food Clubs.
We meet the need for emergency and affordable food, and tackle the causes of poverty, by harnessing the power of the community.



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Performance and Insight Coordinator
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Remote (UK), home working with regular travel
Salary £39,004 per year, plus benefits
About the Role
Here at Fire Fighters Charity, we are here to help all serving and retired members of the UK’s fire family to live healthier and happier lives.
We’re looking for a Performance and Insight Coordinator to help us better understand our performance, impact and relationships, and use that insight to drive improvement across the organisation.
Working within our Change and Innovation team, you’ll play a key role in bringing together data, feedback and relational insight from across the organisation and our partners. You’ll gather and analyse both quantitative data (such as service performance and reach) and qualitative insight (including staff feedback, stakeholder views and “soft signals”) to build a complete picture of how we’re performing.
You’ll work closely with colleagues across teams and with external partners, including Fire and Rescue Services (FRS), to capture and analyse relationship insight. By connecting this with performance data, you’ll help identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities.
A key part of the role will be turning complex information into clear, actionable insight. You’ll produce dashboards, briefings, heatmaps and reports tailored to different audiences, enabling teams and leaders to make informed decisions and continuously improve.
You’ll also support strategic planning and innovation by feeding insight into change activity, tracking learning, and helping embed a culture of reflection, feedback and improvement across the organisation.
This role is subject to a basic DBS check.
About You
You are confident working with both data and people, able to bring together numbers, feedback and observations to tell a clear and compelling story.
You’ll have experience in a role involving data, as well as research, engagement or service delivery, with a proven ability to analyse diverse information and translate it into meaningful insight. You’re comfortable working across teams in a complex organisation and understand the importance of strong stakeholder relationships.
You’re a skilled communicator, able to present information clearly to a range of audiences, including senior leaders and non-specialists. You’re also highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across geographically dispersed teams.
With strong emotional intelligence and listening skills, you can create safe spaces for feedback and ensure insight is captured consistently. You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity, spotting patterns, and identifying what matters most.
You’ll also bring:
- Experience working with both qualitative and quantitative data
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience using data visualisation tools (Tableau strongly preferred), Microsoft applications, and CRM systems (. previous ues of Salesforce is advantageous)
- A proactive, flexible and solution-focused approach
- A commitment to continuous learning and improvement
Above all, you’re motivated by using insight to drive positive change, improve services, and strengthen relationships.
How to Apply
Please submit your application via our online portal, no later than midnight on 7 June 2026.
Interviews are planned for week commencing 15 June 2026.
If you need support or adjustments to enable you to make your application, please contact the People Team directly.
We offer specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to live happier and healthier lives



Due to service development, we have a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Volunteer and Participation Co-ordinator to join Barnardo's as part of the East Berkshire Keyworking Service for Children and Young People with Learning Disability and/or Autism. We currently have one full time post available on a permanent contract. Would you like the chance to recruit, train and support Lived Experience Peer Support Volunteers who can make a difference to Children, Young People with SEND (up to 25 years) and their families? Are you passionate about supporting families to build a support network of people who have lived experience?
Covering Bracknell, Slough and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, it is essential to hold a valid UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle. As a Volunteer Co-ordinator, you will have passion, commitment and be confident in the delivery of training and supporting personal development for Lived Experience Peer Support Volunteers. You will work as part of the keyworker team to ensure we provide the right support at the right time, in the right way.
The role provides lots of opportunities to develop your skill set, knowledge and career progression going forward. The service has a comprehensive training offer for all staff and volunteers.
To be a successful, you will need to have the following:
- An understanding of the difference Lived Experience Peer Support Volunteers make and the support required, including providing line management and supervision
- An understanding of the needs of children and young people with Learning Disability and or Autism
- The ability to confidently present information to a range of people, delivering workshops, attending recruitment fairs etc.
- Excellent team working skills. You will work as part of a team that covers East Berkshire
- Safeguarding knowledge and good recording skills
- The ability to efficiently organise events for service users and their families to socialise
- Use of a car
Barnardo's could not do the work it does without our Volunteer co-ordinators and the volunteers that they support. We value the difference that they make. The Lived Experience Peer Support Volunteers you recruit and train will be part of the step-down support offered and will work as part of the keyworking team. Within Barnardo's, the job title for this role is Project Worker 2. This will appear on the job description. When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification/ additional information document.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible
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About the role
We are excited to recruit a Community Organiser for our Springburn Parent Power project, based in the Springburn area of Glasgow. This role offers a meaningful, paid professional development opportunity. The Brilliant Club will work in partnership with the University of Strathclyde and Connect to engage with parents in Springburn.
Connect is a Scottish parental engagement charity focused on building strong partnerships between families, schools and communities across Scotland to support children’s learning and wellbeing by providing information, advice and training. Connect will use its existing networks to support The Brilliant Club to foster relationships with local schools and engage parents and carers in these communities.
The University of Strathclyde was founded in 1796 as “a place of useful learning” for all, equality in access to higher education has always been at the heart of Strathclyde’s mission:
‘As a socially progressive and inclusive institution, we welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds, recognising the barriers that exist for many, and we support our students to successfully overcome these. We remain committed to widening access and offering high-quality support to our students to ensure their successes.’ Strathclyde 2030: Outstanding education & student experience
In 2026, the university is a vibrant and diverse community of students and staff of all backgrounds, characteristics and lived experiences and the top Research Intensive university in Scotland for widening access. Strathclyde are committed to a socially progressive ethos and the consistent embedding of our values. The university will act as the anchor institution for the Parent Power chapter, providing meeting spaces and expertise in the form of university advice and guidance sessions for parents.
Parent Power
Parent Power supports parents/carers to develop skills in community organising and expertise in supporting their child to access higher education. The project empowers parents/carers to make change in their children’s future and ensure that they have a fair chance in education and their future careers. You can find out more about Parent Power here.
The Community Organiser will:
- Support local pupils from underrepresented backgrounds by empowering their parent/carers to become higher education experts.
- Receive community organising training from Citizens UK and develop transferable skills.
- Join a nationwide community of community organisers making a significant impact on university access.
About you
The role will best suit someone who:
- Essential – Has knowledge of the challenges faced by communities in Springburn, or a willingness to gain this knowledge.
- Essential – Has a demonstrable passion for furthering The Brilliant Club’s mission.
- Desirable – Has prior experience of community or education focused work.
- Desirable – Understands the current climate in the Scottish school system and some of the challenges young people and parent/carers might be facing or has a willingness to gain this knowledge.
- Desirable – Understands the barriers young people face to university access and some of the ways these might be overcome or has a willingness to gain this knowledge.
We support less advantaged students to access the most competitive universities and succeed when they get there.



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JOB TITLE: Communications officer
Contract: e.g. Two-year fixed term
Location: York/ hybrid (in office attendance once or twice a week)
Salary range: £47,814 BAND B1
2. MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB
The communications officer is responsible for the consistent, day-to-day delivery of internal and external communications that convey JRCT’s mission and priorities and support the work of the people and organisations we fund.
The focus of this role is delivery of our communications. You will be reliable and skilled, taking ownership of work that keeps our communications running smoothly - producing high-quality content, handling our social media presence, maintaining our website, and delivering our newsletters. You will bring creativity and flair to your communications, knowing when to inform and when to engage and finding the right tone for different audiences and channels.
You will work independently on routine tasks while contributing thoughtfully to wider projects.
3. POSITION IN ORGANISATION
Reports to: Head of Communications
Responsible for: n/a
4. DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 Content creation and storytelling
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Create, edit, and produce high-quality written and digital content, including news pieces, case studies, and multimedia materials, ensuring all messaging is clear, consistent, and reflective of our mission and values across all channels
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Partner with grant holders to develop case studies, quotes, and materials that reflect their voice and perspective
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Actively amplify the work of grant holders, identifying opportunities to showcase their voices, expertise, and learning
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Maintain and develop content, including sourcing images and writing copy for our website and reports, and assist with site refreshes.
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Work with colleagues to ensure JRCT’s learning is translated and shared in accessible, meaningful terms
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Design, compile, and write external newsletters
4.2 Social media and digital engagement
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Run our social media accounts day-to-day, including monitoring, scheduling, and creating engaging posts
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Produce design-led assets and infographics using Canva or similar tools
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Maintain and grow social media presence, sharing news from grant holders and JRCT
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Research peer digital content and stay updated on social media trends
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Monitor and analyse web and social media performance to evaluate and refine approach
4.3 Internal communications and administration
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Work with the head of communications to deliver internal communications, including updates, newsletters, and intranet content
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Complete administrative tasks to regularly maintain and update digital resources in compliance with GDPR guidelines, including social media lists, website, image library, and newsletter mailing lists
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Contribute to the ongoing development of the communications and engagement strategy, and assist with projects such as brand work and website redesign as they arise
5. General Responsibilities
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Work constructively with administrative and communications colleagues, offering guidance and support where appropriate
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Work at all times within the values, mission, and charitable purposes of JRCT
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Be proactive in keeping up to date with developments affecting your work, including the social and political environment JRCT grant holders are working in
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Take direction on projects and priorities from your line manager and carry out other associated duties as may arise or be assigned
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Participate in effective collaborative working with other teams across JRCT
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Prepare for and participate in appraisal meetings and engage constructively with colleagues
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Work to administration and communication protocols efficiently to ensure organisational systems and procedures are implemented
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Abide by all organisational policies, codes of conduct, and practice
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Support diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
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Healthcare & Community Liaison - Advocacy & Project Support
Organisation: The Elfrida Society
Location: London (with travel across London)
Salary: £27,629.70 pro-rata
Contract Type: Part-time (14 hours per week)
About the Organisation
The Elfrida Society is a user-led charity working alongside people with learning disabilities and/or neurodivergent needs (LDND). They are deeply committed to creating a more inclusive society where people with LDND can access the services, support and opportunities they need.
They centre lived experience, co-production and inclusion in everything they do, and strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability and neurodivergence or people who have navigated health systems on behalf of relatives.
About the Role
They are looking for a Healthcare & Community Liaison to support their Healthcare Project. You will build relationships with healthcare providers, community organisations and underrepresented groups to raise awareness of the work they do and increase access to advocacy. You will also support the promotion of their workshops and podcast.
This is also a development opportunity: you will gain hands-on experience in one-to-one advocacy, supported by an experienced and collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities
- Build relationships with hospitals, GPs, community organisations and local partners
- Engage with diverse communities, including ethnic minority groups and young people transitioning into adult services
- Promote Elfrida's advocacy services, workshops and podcast
- Support referrals into one-to-one advocacy
- Develop skills and experience in advocacy work with people with LDND
- Provide advocacy support (with guidance) where appropriate
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and improve services
- Maintain accurate records in line with GDPR
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience working with people with learning disabilities and/or neurodivergent needs
- Interest in advocacy and willingness to develop one-to-one support skills
- Experience of community engagement, outreach or partnership working
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to inclusion, accessibility and co-production
Desirable
- Experience of healthcare or social care systems
- Experience engaging young people or ethnic minority communities
- Experience supporting outreach, workshops or events
Additional Information
- Enhanced DBS check required
- Travel across London and occasional out-of-hours work may be required
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Elfrida Society are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. They actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of disability and neurodivergence.
They are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the role. If you require this, please let us know.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your application to Abi at Charity People
If you would like to know more about the role in more detail then please reach out to Abi to arrange a time to talk.
New Horizon is looking for a talented Jobs, Education and Training (JET) worker to join our amazing team! If you are experienced in providing jobs, education and training support and passionate about working with young people facing multiple barriers, we would love to hear from you. Our JET workers hold small caseloads of young people, providing 1:1 advice and guidance as well as delivering group sessions. Our aim is to support young people to access opportunities that build their skills and help them take their next steps after a period of homelessness. This role also involves working directly with young people in our day centre and therefore we are looking for a candidate who is happy to work in a busy environment, forms positive relationships quickly and above all is inspired to support young people to overcome challenges. The role is fixed-term for 12 months.
Key details
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Contract type and hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday (09:30-17:00), fixed-term for 12 months.
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Starting salary: £32,136 (to £35,778.08)
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Location: New Horizon Youth Centre, 68 Chalton Street, London, NW1 1JR
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Application deadline: 9am, Friday 26 June
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How to apply: complete our application form below, submit your CV and write a 2 page cover letter/supporting statement. Please don't include your name or address in your CV or cover letter.
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